Overall score
Farley
37.1/100
Telarah
36.1/100
Farley for retirees and schools; Telarah for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Farley
37.1/100
Telarah
36.1/100
Crime rate
Farley
95.7 / 1k
Telarah
95.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farley
4
Telarah
45
Population
Farley
605
Telarah
2,318
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Farley | Telarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.1/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.5/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.7 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 33 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 12 |
| Green cover | 26.3% | 0.7% |
| Population | 605 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Farley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Telarah is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Farley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Telarah is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Farley is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Telarah answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Farley the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Telarah.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.